Glial cells, long thought to be supporting actors to neurons, play a crucial role of their own in regulating neuronal activity, according to a study published in Science this week. The study's results ...

Certain nutrients and plant compounds can help the nervous system and brain function properly. Your nervous system controls things like heart rate, digestion, memory, and your stress response. While ...

Glial cells, also known as neuroglia, are non-neuronal cells that play a crucial role in various neurophysiological processes. They not only support nervous system structures but also contribute to ...

Astrocytes are star shaped cells that make up around 35% of human brain cells. They were once thought of as cells that simply supported neurons in the central nervous system (CNS). But in recent years ...

A key protein expressed in epithelial “skin” cells plays a critical role in protecting the structure and function of cells in the nervous system of a model nematode, a type of worm, according to new ...

The cells that line the inside of the gut may play a key role in triggering inflammation that drives MS, a study found.

Each part of the nervous system uses internal checks and balances to regulate its activity, responding to various factors like mood, health status, and the external environment.¹ These regulatory ...

Researchers have established a direct experimental link between inflammatory signals in the intestinal lining and the kind of ...

Maintaining proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for both the mother and the developing baby. Among the many nutrients needed, vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobalamin, plays a vital role ...

The clues were always there. Searing pain is often the first hint of pancreatic cancer. Mood and depression swings often accompany a cancer diagnosis ‒ and not just because patients are facing their ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers demonstrate that functional nervous systems can form within self-organized living ...